Chandlers, who distribute the tonic wine , say they are powerless to stop the firm using their product.

But they are refusing to support the Fife-based firm.

Chandlers sales boss Stewart Wilson said: “We weren’t contacted by the company, nor would we support a product potentially attractive to kids.

“When Buckfast is used as an ingredient for cooking, the alcohol evaporates. However, we would discourage firms from producing chocolate eggs or any form of confectionery using Buckfast as it could attract children to an alcoholic product, be it Buckfast or any other brand of alcohol.”

Chillilicious, who run Scotland’s only chilli farm, were selling the Buckfast chocolate online but are now out of stock.

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Buckfast has also been used in a pie

The Church of Scotland have criticised SNP MP Roger Mullin, who endorsed the eggs on social media.

Buckfast has been repeatedly blamed for fuelling drunken violence and anti-social behaviour in Scotland.

But Chandlers insist most customers drink it responsibly and have accused politicians and police of unfairly singling them out.

Chillilicious co-owner Patricia said: “We’re not aware of complaints from Buckfast. All feedback has been positive.”

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